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THE UKs LARGEST INDEPENDENT COMICS PUBLISHER
Between 1984-1994 I worked freelance as a writer/artist/editor/agent in comics as well as comics journalism for MU Press,Blue Comet Press,Fantagraphic Books,Eros Comics,Dorne,Fleetway,IPC and others in the United States,UK and Europe. During this period I also produced large numbers of single panel gag cartoons for agencies in Germany such as Boiselle-Lohmann and Baaske Agency –these going to magazines and publications around Europe. I also worked as a freelance editor in comics and publications ranging from wildlife,astronomy and science fiction magazines.
From 1984 to present I've been self publishing comics as well as publications on a wide variety of subjects under the Black Tower banner.
I have also produced packages of work for companies in India,Hong Kong and China. I have also been working as an industry advisor for smaller companies in countries such as India,Canada,Singapore,China,Europe and the US. hoopercomicsuk@yahoo.com

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Monday, 28 July 2014

Ahh, There Are Those 'Professionals' Again...

I would like to make it very clear that I do no, in any way, support or comment on comic forums -especially in the UK. Neither am I interested in commenting on "He said this" or "He said that". DO NOT CARE.

I lost too much time from writing and drawing over these things before.

I'm writing and drawing comics and trying to sell them while I have the time so please don't send me emails that are just crap trying to stir up trouble.

3 comments:

Ignore the crap. The rumour mongering and gossip is just worthless. Do some good comics work that'll have some value instead - good. I'm looking forward to seeing it. I'm also looking forward to your letter.I'll let you know when it arrives. Time for sleep.

Well, to give my eyes a rest! I decided to start sorting through my zine collection -UK, US, Australian, NZ, German, etc. 12 pages each with 36 lines and that makes 432 entires and I'm still looking for another box of zines. All doubles sorted and ready to sell (so far) but I really need to convince the central library to take the collection when I snuff it or it'll all get trashed!

Update There has, apparently, been a "Twitter backlash" (oh dear gods above help us!!!) over this piece of casting. A few fac...

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